In-house IP/Patent Attorney at Verisign

Verisign helps enable the security, stability, and resiliency of the internet. We are a trusted provider of internet infrastructure services for the networked world and deliver unmatched performance in domain name system (DNS) services.We are a mission focused, values driven company where each individual can contribute to building a stronger, more secure internet. We offer a dynamic and flexible work environment with competitive benefits and the ability to grow your career.Verisign's Law Department is seeking an attorney to support a variety of intellectual property related functions, with a focus on patent development and prosecution, open source licensing, IP, technology, and AI counseling to our business and other attorneys.Our ideal candidate for this role is an experienced attorney who is a team player and can support a variety of legal functions including all aspects of legal support related to technology. The candidate must be comfortable advising on a variety of technology and intellectual property matters, and should have experience managing and advising clients with respect to patent portfolios; standards; IP licensing issues (including open source); IP transactions; and AI technology. The ideal candidate will have a high aptitude for understanding complex technology and software, and must be able to distill those complexities into clear and concise written and oral legal advice. The candidate must be willing and able to collaborate with technologists and management, analyze patents, and, at times, craft patent claims and intellectual property rights contract provisions to support the Company's business and technology strategies.Role and Responsibilities:Support the Company's patent strategy under the supervision of the Senior Director by coordinating with the Company's technology functions, managing outside counsel to prepare and file patent applications, leading patent prosecution, and managing the patent rewards programAssist with reviewing and providing advice on open source licenses including license compliance strategiesProvide legal advice to internal stakeholders on engagement with standards setting organizations and on standards essential patent claimsMonitor changes to the legal landscape related to AI and provide legal review and advice on the procurement and development of AI technologies and regulationsAssist with drafting and negotiating IP provisions of complex commercial agreements in a range of commercial and regulatory contexts, including registry and technology service agreementsEnsure members of the Law Department are apprised of material developments within your areas of responsibility on a timely basisRequirements for the role:Team player. Enjoys working as part of a highly collaborative team, with the ability to drive projects to completion, identify and resolve issues quickly and efficiently, provide practical and actionable legal advice, and earn the trust, confidence and cooperation of business leaders and legal colleaguesHigh aptitude and curiosity to quickly gather sufficient information to understand complex technologies, and the flexibility to learn new legal and technological areasAbility to collaborate effectively with a diverse group of stakeholders, including employees in the Law Department and at all levels in the Company, inventors, outside counsel, vendors, and third partiesSuperior writing skills that demonstrate a mastery of the legal and factual issues organized in a coherent, crisp and concise manner, acute attention to detail, and 100% receptive to consistent feedback and guidance from other attorneys on written work product7+ years of legal experience with significant experience in patent preparation and prosecution, including handling patent portfoliosExperience with open source licenses and technology transactionsExperience advising on AI and familiarity with the evolving AI legal landscapeExperience with technology transactions, contract drafting, and negotiationJ.D. from an accredited law school; if not admitted to Virginia bar, must be eligible for admission in Virginia as Virginia Corporate CounselRegistered patent attorneyPreferences for the role:In addition to the requirements listed above, the following qualifications are desired but not required:Experience with network and internet infrastructure-related technologies highly preferredExperience with patent litigation support, opinions / freedom to operate, and IP due diligenceFamiliarity with legal issues and licensing activities related to standards setting organizations and related IPR obligationsPrior in-house experienceExperience with patent management platforms, such as Anaqua AQX or LecorpioThis position is based in our Reston, VA office and offers a hybrid work schedule.The pay range is $180,700 - $244,500.The anticipated annual base salary range for this position is noted above, however, base pay offered may vary depending on job-related knowledge, skills, experience. Verisign offers a discretionary bonus which is based on individual and company performance, and certain roles may be eligible for discretionary stock awards.Verisign is an equal opportunity employer. That means we recruit, hire, compensate, train, promote, transfer, and administer all terms and conditions of employment without regard to their race, color, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, protected veteran status, disability, or other protected categories under applicable law.Additional Information:Our Careers PageOur Benefits SummaryVerisign in the CommunityOur EEO StatementOur Privacy Notice for Job Applicants/CandidatesReasonable AccommodationsStaffing agency policy: No fees will be paid for unsolicited resumes submitted to Verisign or our employees by third parties.